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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1950

Page

5

Westphalia Bank Shortage Leaves Depositors Anxious

Cashier Robert Bohr said he allowed about 300000 dollars in overdrafts to help customers, saying he lacked the heart to refuse. FBI agents joined the probe as depositors ran for cash amid irregularities. officials note the shortage surpasses capitalization and bond coverage but no criminal evidence has yet been found.

Westphalia, Mich Robert Bohr Westphalia FBI Bohr Joseph OC. Murphy US OS Lansing

Corn and soybeans futures summary from May to January

Readable fragments show daily data for corn and soybeans with May July Sept and Dec contracts. The figures indicate mixed percentages for high low and close values, but several numbers appear garbled or incomplete, limiting precise interpretation of contracts and dates.

Terracer purchased for Louisa soil district use

Louisa county soil conservation district buys a whirlwind terracer to build terraces and water courses for farmers. It will be lent for a small fee to cover operation costs, with J. D. Helmick directing routes and supervising. Luckey Implements sold the machine at cost to aid local soil conservation efforts.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Louisa County Soil Conservation District J.D. Helmick Columbus Junclion Luckey Im- Mement Company

Chicago Livestock Market Report Highlights Mixed Hogs and Cattle

Hogs salable 9 500 slower early butcher trade steady but closing weak to 25 cents lower with poor clearance. most under 240 lbs down, 300 lb butchers scarce, sows steady to 15.50. Sheep salable 2,000. slaughter lambs not established with bids 50 cents lower. Cattle salable 8,000. calves 200. slaughter steers and heifers steady to 50 cents lower, cows steady, bulls strong. top finished steers 29.00–31.00, heifers 23.50–27.50, cows 17.50–22.00, vealers 26.00–31.00.

Eye strain risk from reading before age six warns optometrists

The American Optometric Association cautions that encouraging reading before age six strains a child’s eyes and can harm near-point focus. It urges parents to wait until schooling demands begin and to monitor for signs of eye fatigue or strain.

American Optometric Association

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